Student life can be demanding and leave you feeling that you don’t have enough time to do everything you want to do. These three tips to help you improve your productivity will enable you to achieve more during your studying time.
Pomodoro Technique
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management system that has been proven to be very effective for increasing productivity. It works by dividing your time into 30-minute segments and encourages you to work for 25 minutes and then take a five-minute break to do something totally different. After four of these 30-minute segments, you are advised to take a longer break up to 30 minutes. There is an app called ‘Pomodoro’ that does a lot of the work for you by dividing your time up into these segments.
Listen to Music Without Vocals
Lots of people find working easier when they have music to listen to. However, many people also find that music with vocals can distract them from their work. There are some great vocal-free instrumentals and soundscapes on YouTube such as Alpha Waves videos or piano covers of popular songs by Josh Cohen that enable you to listen to music without as much distraction.
Forest App
Another useful app for increasing productivity is one called “Forest”. This app is designed to help users avoid using their phone, as users set a customized timer during which time, they are unable to use their phone. If they do not use their phone, the app will plant a digital tree. If they do use their phone, the tree will die. After a short while, it becomes very satisfying to build up your forest, and easier to focus on your work without using your phone.
